NS388P Host Card
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Specifications:
- Model: NS388P NP980A-G4
- Host Card: NP980A-G4
- User Manual Edition: First edition, Apr. 2025
Product Information:
The NS388P NP980A-G4 host card is designed to provide various
configurations for side-band and bifurcation modes related to PCIe
switches. It features LEDs for system status indication and
specific port connections between enclosures and the host card.
Product Usage Instructions:
Side-band Modes Selection:
Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on selecting
side-band modes based on the target or host mode and connector
type.
Bifurcation Modes Selection:
Follow the instructions to set the bifurcation modes for
different link configurations on the SFF-8674 connectors, including
options for host and target modes.
LEDs’ Definition:
The LEDs on the host card indicate system health, link status,
and PCIe switch operations. Refer to the manual for the specific
meanings of each LED color and blinking pattern.
Ports’ Connecting Sequence:
Ensure correct port connections between the enclosure and host
card as outlined in the manual to establish proper communication
and functionality.
FAQ:
Q: Where can I get support for the NS388P NP980A-G4 host
card?
A: For any questions or support needs, please contact your
regional distributor or reach out to Netstor Technology directly at
the provided contact information.
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NS388P
NP980A-G4 host card
User Manual
First edition, Apr. 2025
Headers/Connector
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Side-band modes selection
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Bifurcation modes selection
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LEDs’ Definition
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Ports’ connecting sequence between
enclosure and host card
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Headers/Connector
CN16
J7 J3
CN9 CN1 J6
Headers Description
Pinout
ON: Force PCIe switch to enter boot recovery 1 J6
OFF: PCIe switch loading default FW image as normal operation (default)
CN1
ON: Force PCIe switch to enter boot recovery 1
TX/RX/GND
OFF: PCIe switch loading default FW image as normal operation (default)
CN9 Micro-USB port for executing uP CLI commands
ON: uP in firmware upgrading mode J7
OFF: uP in normal operation mode (default)
CN16
Reserved I/F for uP firmware debugging UART with 3.3V TTL signals level
TX/RX/GND
ON: ISP mode for uP firmware programming J3
OFF: uP in normal operation (default)
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Side-band modes selection
S2
POS 2 | 3
Description
Target mode, and select Side-band mode to PCI-SIG for SFF-8674 connectors Host mode, and select Side-band mode to PCI-SIG for SFF-8674 connectors Host mode, and select Side-band mode to SC for SFF-8674 connectors
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Bifurcation modes selection
S2 S2 POS1
S1
S2 POS
1
S1 POS
1 | 2 | 3
Mode
Host/Target
Description
1
SRNS: Set SFF-8674 to one x16 link
2
SRNS: Set SFF-8674 to Two x8 link
3
SRNS: Set SFF-8674 to Four x4 link
4
SRNS: Set SFF-8674 to Eight x2 link
Host
5
SRIS: Set SFF-8674 to one x16 link
6
SRIS: Set SFF-8674 to Two x8 link
7
SRIS: Set SFF-8674 to Four x4 link
8
SRIS: Set SFF-8674 to Eight x2 link
9
Target
SRIS: Set SFF-8674 to one x16 link
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LEDs’ Definition
LED8
LED7
LED5 LED4 LED3 LED2
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Location Color Definition
LED7 Blue
PCIe switch heartbeat LED Blinking: Indicates PCIe switch loading firmware successfully and working correctly
LED8
Green
System health LED 0.5Hz blinking when system is good 2Hz blinking when any failure event detected, e.g. voltages, fan, and temp failed
LED 5/4/
3/2
Red
Link matching LED for SFF-8674 connectors Case 1: set in mode 1, 5 or 9
LED5 lights when SFF-8674 ports not linking at x16 Case 2: set in mode 2 or 6
LED5 and LED3 light when SFF-8674 ports not linking at x8 Case 3: set in mode 3, 4, 7 or 8
LED5, LED4, LED3 and LED2 light when SFF-8674 ports not linking at x4 or 2×2
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Ports’ connecting sequence between enclosure and host card
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2 Host Card 1
3 4
2×2 backplane & 1×4 backplane NS388P enclosure and host card connection diagram. Enclosure’s port 1 should be connected to host card’s port 1, and then subsequently until enclosure’s port 4 connecting to host card’s port 4.
If you have any questions, please contact your regional distributor, or Netstor Technology, Taiwan.
Netstor Technology Co. Ltd.
6F, No. 1, Alley 16, Lane 235, Baoqiao Rd., Xindian District, New Taipei City 231-45, Taiwan, R.O.C. www. netstor. com .tw sales@ netstor.com.tw +886 2 2917 1500
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Documents / Resources
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netstor NS388P Host Card [pdf] User Manual NS388P, NP980A-G4, NS388P Host Card, NS388P, Host Card, Card |